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Global Pulse is a fast-moving and informative television and web series that helps you navigate the news of the world. Each 3-to-5 minute episode looks at the news, the world and ourselves in a new way.

Each day Global Pulse compares and contrasts news worldwide, as presented by diverse national broadcasters - tracking the important stories you might have missed, and finding new angles on stories you thought you understood. It's your global news positioning service. And be sure to visit the Global Pulse Blog.

Global Pulse is funded by grants from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, and the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation.

Toxic Justice? BP and Bhopal

Toxic Justice? BP and Bhopal

(Global Pulse: July 9, 2010) If you must experience a devastating industrial accident, pray you live in a rich and powerful country. Americans are justifiably angry, but they have 24-hour tar ball...

Global Pulse: Summer Break

Global Pulse: Summer Break

(Global Pulse: July 28, 2010) Here is a small summer confection for you. No, it's not as eyebrow-raising as last summer's "Naked Presidents" episode -- but still, we aim to please. The message is...

Afghanistan: Wealth, War, Propaganda, Petraeus

Afghanistan: Wealth, War, Propaganda, Petraeus

(Global Pulse: June 25, 2010) The recent announcement of vast mineral wealth in Afghanistan sent salesman-in-chief Hamid Karzai to Japan to pitch the allies, while the mastermind of the minerals...

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